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Lakeville panel seeks options on 179D energy review, declines immediate $18,000 approval
Summary
The Town of Lakeville Fire Station Building Committee agreed to solicit multiple, lower‑cost proposals and seek accountant guidance on a 179D tax‑deduction review rather than immediately approving a roughly $18,000 third‑party energy study, citing uncertain municipal benefit and schedule risk.
The Town of Lakeville Fire Station Building Committee agreed on Wednesday to seek additional options and accountant guidance before approving a proposed 179D energy‑efficiency study for the new fire station.
Chair (Speaker 1) opened agenda item No. 5 by asking the design team and energy advisory representatives to explain the proposed study and its implications for the town. Speaker 2, who represents the energy advisory perspective, said Lakeville has been a green community for more than a decade and supports independent review, but expressed concern about cost: "I don't love spending close to $18,000 on reviewing this, to be honest with you," Speaker 2 said.
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